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News Staff
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first shot of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, saying that even though she is now partially vaccinated, she will continue wearing a mask until it is safe to remove them in public spaces. Courtesy photo

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her first shot of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, saying that even though she is now partially vaccinated, she will continue wearing a mask until it is safe to remove them in public spaces. Courtesy photo

Vaccinating the governor; Lujan Grisham gets her COVID-19 shot

News Staff
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
SANTA FE, N.M. — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was vaccinated against COVID-19 on January 27. In a statement the governor said that she was glad to have the opportunity to get the shot after waiting her turn in line.
Community members gather at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, located on 1551 West Santa Fe Avenue, to honor and pray for those who served in the Vietnam War for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Kylie Garcia - CC

Community members gather at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, located on 1551 West Santa Fe Avenue, to honor and pray for those who served in the Vietnam War for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Kylie Garcia - CC

Vietnam Veterans Day

Kylie Garcia Reporter
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. - National Vietnam War Veterans Day was Monday, March 29. Community members gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Grants to honor and recite prayers for those who served in the Vietnam War, along with all other veterans. The 6 p.m.

Legislative round-up; Possible special session

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
SANTA FE, N.M. – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way all things operate, including the state legislature. As if the pandemic was not enough, threats to the safety and security of New Mexicans in the state capitol caused state officials to erect a fence around the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

Special election

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, from the Pueblo of Laguna, served New Mexico in the United States House of Representatives before being elevated to the highest position of government ever held by a Native American woman.
London Rocket

London Rocket

London Rocket

Roy Archibald Scmg
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
London Rocket is a member of the mustard family and is sometimes referred to as desert mustard. It is one of the earliest plants to emerge in the spring and one of the first to flower. Identifying the plant at this time of year is not too hard because there are not many other weeds coming up.
Craig Chapman, left, and Dawn Chapman, far right, present the “Rustic American” flag to hospital CEO Thomas Whelan at the Feb. 16 ceremony. Courtesy photo

Craig Chapman, left, and Dawn Chapman, far right, present the “Rustic American” flag to hospital CEO Thomas Whelan at the Feb. 16 ceremony. Courtesy photo

Honoring public servants 50 flags for 50 states

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. – A Florida teenager’s artwork now graces three sites in Grants. The handcrafted pieces, which replicate the U.S. flag, were presented to Grants Fire Department, Cibola General Hospital, and Grants Police Department during the Feb. 16 ceremony.